Emilio Scanavino, Numbered screenprint, 1970s

Colour screenprint by Emilio Scanavino, dating from the 1970s. An abstract work expressing the gestural and graphic language of the Genoese artist, one of the leading figures of Italian Informal Art in the second half of the twentieth century. The composition is dominated by a dense network of irregular black marks, overlapping to form a dynamic and seemingly chaotic structure. The reproduced brushstrokes retain an expressive, textured quality, contrasting with two large blue-grey geometric areas defined by curved outlines. The white background emphasises the tension between spontaneous gesture and precise forms, giving the composition depth and movement. The work reflects Scanavino's exploration of the mark as an autonomous expressive element, through a visual language oscillating between construction and dissolution of form. The print belongs to a limited edition of 40 examples, numbered 2/40 and signed in pencil by the artist along the lower margin. Presented in a slim aluminium frame. Condition: Good overall condition, minor staining along the edges. Frame dimensions: Width 59.5 cm – Depth 3 cm – Height 50.5 cm. Ref.: C0928.